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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,765.03, 13,149.63 and 2,921.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,765.03, 13,149.63 and 2,921.69 is: 4,383.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,765.03 : 13,149.63 = 2,921.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,765.03/13,149.63 = 2,921.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,765.03x = 13,149.63 × 2,921.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,765.03x = 38,419,076.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,419,076.73/8,765.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,383.23

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